Kevin Poole

Kevin Poole lives in Columbus, Ohio, where he is a professor of the history and literature of Spain as well as a private pilot. His interest in aviation began during his teenage years, but it wasn’t until his late 30s that he decided to explore it further. While living in New Haven, CT, Kevin began taking lessons toward Private Pilot certification, which he finished at Capital City Aviation after moving to Columbus. He is currently studying for the Instrument written exam and exploring the various aircraft owned by his flying club. Eventually, he hopes to achieve the Commercial rating.

When I began my flight training several years ago, my first instructor told me something that I thought was common sense and that he didn’t need to tell me: Keep your eyes outside. I remember asking myself where else I would keep my eyes if not outside and wondering why he thought it necessary to give me that little piece of advice.

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